Six Qi Decoction

Six Qi Decoction,For consumptive wasting and emaciation that has persisted for a long time without improvement; epigastric fullness and distension, with loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Six Qi Decoction

Chinese Name : 六奇汤

Drug Formulation

Bupleurum (stems removed) half liang, Magnolia bark (coarse outer bark removed, roasted with ginger juice, coarsely chopped) half liang, Fructus Aurantii (pulp removed, stir-fried with wheat bran) half liang, Atractylodes macrocephala half liang, Beijing-style Curcuma zedoaria (soaked in vinegar, roasted, coarsely chopped) 1 liang, Poria cocos (black skin removed) 1 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 89.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For consumptive wasting and emaciation that has persisted for a long time without improvement; epigastric fullness and distension, with loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian bi per dose; add 1 zhan of water and half a fen of fresh ginger (finely chopped); decoct together until reduced to 8 fen; strain; take warm on an empty stomach.

Six Qi Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 89.,For consumptive wasting and emaciation that has persisted for a long time without improvement; epigastric fullness and distension, with loss of appetite.

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